Maria Volynsky

Maria Volynsky is a Teaching Professor in the Department of English and Philosophy at Drexel University, where she also serves as ESL Coordinator and Associate Director of the First Year Writing Program. She teaches English Composition to both multilingual writers (ENGL 111, 112, 113) and native speakers (ENGL 101, 102, 103), leveraging expertise in writing pedagogy and linguistics.

Education

• EdD in TESOL, Temple University, 2012
• MA in English and Spanish, Nizhny Novgorod Linguistic University, Russia, 1998

Research Focus

Her research explores interdisciplinary themes including:

• Language acquisition methodologies
• Multilingual education frameworks
• Technology-enhanced language instruction
• Socio-emotional aspects of language learning
• Assessment design for diverse learners